How to grow Shiatsu Kush
Seb's take
Descended from a Japanese Shiatsu Kush line, this one lives up to the massage-parlour name with an extremely relaxing effect that releases stress and tension on contact. Sweet, pungent and fruity on the nose; the high is relaxed, happy and useful to those managing chronic pain. Gold at Japan's underground JCA awards, and a High Times Top 10 strain in 2012.
Growing Shiatsu Kush: what to expect
Regular seed: roughly half will be male, and the males must go before they find the females. One for growers with sexing in their skillset — or the willingness to acquire it.
Expect around 8 weeks in flower — textbook timing. Textbooks, for once, being useful: here's ours.
THC tests around 23%, which is strong by any sensible chart. Respect it accordingly.
The nose runs sweet — dessert-adjacent, without apology.
Reported effects lean relaxed — the sitting-down sort.
Learn to grow her properly:
Common questions about Shiatsu Kush
How long does Shiatsu Kush take to flower?
Around 8 weeks of flowering, by the breeder's numbers.
Is Shiatsu Kush an autoflower or a photoperiod strain?
Regular photoperiod seed — expect males and females in the packet, and plan to identify the males early.
How strong is Shiatsu Kush?
The breeder lists THC around 23%. Firmly in the strong band.
What does Shiatsu Kush smell and taste like?
Sweetness leads on the nose, and she doesn't whisper it.